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baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. we are still under a code red heat alert through today. health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and friday to wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat, check on other seniors as well. you can log on to the website at abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have the addresss and telephone numbers all there for you. and it's located on the home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> news time 6:48. thanks. power to bge customers could be restored faster in the next few hours and days because more help arrive overnight. nearly a dozen states and canada is where the help is coming from. linda so just got back this morning when she was talking to crews headed that way right. >> reporter: yeah, they are still 171,000 customers without power and a lot of work to get done. but bge is getting 1300 utility workers from out of state here to help. this is the staging area at bwi. 780 out of state worke
baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. we are still under a code red heat alert through today. health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and friday to wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat, check on other seniors as well. you can log on to the website at abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have the addresss and telephone numbers all there for you. and...
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. >> we just received updated information from baltimore city mayor, stephanie rawlings blake's office, the heat alert has been extended through tuesday because of dangers from hot temperatures. today, at 10:00 this morning, ice will be passed out to people at four locations, the community action program will operate five centers around the city, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will operate six additional cooling centers and the health department recommends that you remember to drink water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. 25 people have utilized the five cooling community rooms are open as cooling centers as well. local pet stores like pet smart and animal control centers offered facilities to help pets. call 311 to report downed trees in the roadways and call 911 for police, fire and medical emergencies and log on to abc2news.com for a list of those cooling centers we have all the information and telephone numbers on our home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> nu
. >> we just received updated information from baltimore city mayor, stephanie rawlings blake's office, the heat alert has been extended through tuesday because of dangers from hot temperatures. today, at 10:00 this morning, ice will be passed out to people at four locations, the community action program will operate five centers around the city, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will operate six additional...
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use route 40 around the sink hole in baltimore city. outside we go, we will look live and this is 95 at of 9 -- 695. that's nice shot. clear roads on 95 as you approach 695 and we will go to 695 at harford road showing us pretty good flow of traffic with the speed censors sensors around 55 miles per -- sensors around 55 miles per hour. 695 outer loop from 95 to 83, that's an 11-minute ride. >>> it's been compared to mark spits but michael phelps is not worried about the drama or hype. the maryland native says he has tunnel vision going into the summer games. also, london is known for the dismal weather, the dance that some hope could bring luck for the summer games. we will take you there when "good morning maryland" continues. >>> and well col back. we are hours away from the opening ceremonies for the 2012 sum are games. action kicks off at 3 eastern time this afternoon. and abc news aaron mclaughlin joins us live with a preview of what to exexpect and i am sure things are -- expect and i am sure things are ramping up across the pond.
use route 40 around the sink hole in baltimore city. outside we go, we will look live and this is 95 at of 9 -- 695. that's nice shot. clear roads on 95 as you approach 695 and we will go to 695 at harford road showing us pretty good flow of traffic with the speed censors sensors around 55 miles per -- sensors around 55 miles per hour. 695 outer loop from 95 to 83, that's an 11-minute ride. >>> it's been compared to mark spits but michael phelps is not worried about the drama or hype....
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a look at i-95 now at the gateway into baltimore city, traffic moving well there. 295/395 interchange, to baltimore. southbound 83 from shawan road to 695, only five minutes there. it's a little heavier on the outer loop beltway from 695 -- on the northwest corner through 70 -- we'll see a seven-minute ride at that location. back to the news. >>> charley is off the air today but -- he's off the tv, not off the air. he'll join news a second. there he goes. you have two days off. not a vacation, you're moving? >> reporter: my wife and i are moving here. we're staying with channel 2, on facebook i've checked in with a couple of fans. we're not leaving the area. we're just moving to a bigger place. to clarify that. i guess i'll be back on monday, is that right? monday, linda? >> i hope so. if you don't hurt yourself. >> reporter: there's a pretty good chance i'm going to hurt myself. my back or pull a knee or injury my spleen. >> didn't you hire some people to do this for you? >> reporter: sort of but not really. >> what does that mean? >> reporter: some of the heavy stuff, we're getting
a look at i-95 now at the gateway into baltimore city, traffic moving well there. 295/395 interchange, to baltimore. southbound 83 from shawan road to 695, only five minutes there. it's a little heavier on the outer loop beltway from 695 -- on the northwest corner through 70 -- we'll see a seven-minute ride at that location. back to the news. >>> charley is off the air today but -- he's off the tv, not off the air. he'll join news a second. there he goes. you have two days off. not a...
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and in baltimore city, no delays to talk about if you are using the jfx to get into the city. we are looking at a high of 59 miles per hour southbound at cold spring lane. tunnels will be up to speed but traffic is really starting to pick up on the west side of the beltway. here's what it looks like at liberty road. outer loop starting to slow down as you make the drive from liberty road down towards 95. and as far as the beltway is concerned in parkville a live look at harford road. that outer loop pick up but no delays to talk about as you make the drive up towards charles street. that's the amount bc2 timesaver traffic now over to you. >>> who would -- abc2 timesaver trafficca. now -- traffic now over to you. >>> sherrieionson has what happened and what is expect today. >> reporter: this morning a local business cable connection will donate four security cameras for the church going up at 8:30 this morning. the latest vandlism at orems unite methodist church took out 7 windows and the welcome sign. church members are digging into their pockets to make repairs. vandals bashe
and in baltimore city, no delays to talk about if you are using the jfx to get into the city. we are looking at a high of 59 miles per hour southbound at cold spring lane. tunnels will be up to speed but traffic is really starting to pick up on the west side of the beltway. here's what it looks like at liberty road. outer loop starting to slow down as you make the drive from liberty road down towards 95. and as far as the beltway is concerned in parkville a live look at harford road. that outer...
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there is another accident in baltimore city, on frank first at handover street. if you are traveling through the tunnels, no problems through the fort mc henry or harbor tunnel. harrisburg expressway, here is a live look, north of the beltway, not too many cars. a nice ride once you get onto the jfx in to the city, no delays now. 11 minutes from the beltway down to fayette street. if you are traveling on 695, here is what it looks like in overly, bel air, inner loop 95. >>> five things you need to know on this tuesday morning for example you have been to the pump, you may notice a drop in the cost of fuel. nationwide, the average cost for a gallon of gas is $3.80, two cents lower than a week ago. the average per gallon around baltimore, stands at $3.68 , the price is above the $0.37 higher than it was this time a year ago. >>> recall on peanut butter maybe bigger than first thought. the list includes nut butters made with almonds, cash cashews and sesame seeds. >>> lance armstrong is coming to our area. armstrong is taking part in a cancer survival panel at cente
there is another accident in baltimore city, on frank first at handover street. if you are traveling through the tunnels, no problems through the fort mc henry or harbor tunnel. harrisburg expressway, here is a live look, north of the beltway, not too many cars. a nice ride once you get onto the jfx in to the city, no delays now. 11 minutes from the beltway down to fayette street. if you are traveling on 695, here is what it looks like in overly, bel air, inner loop 95. >>> five things...
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starting at 7:00, baltimore city will close down the left lanes of i-83 in both directions. near the exit for 29th avenue. the closures are there because of the recent inspection found several infrastructure problems under the roadway, lasting from 6-8 weeks, officials urge commuters to use alternate routes to get to sp from downtown baltimore. turn to abc2news.com to check for live traffic conditions during the night and morning commute on monday, log on to abc2news.com/traffic for a live look at cameras around the area and list of traffic problems to plan your trip. >>> your time is nearly up, there are a few days to file your taxes. before you finish your taxes, and send them to the state or uncle sam, we have a few tips for you to keep in mind so you don't get in trouble. >>> you are looking at a live picture of the harbor, everybody is running down fast. that's the lady baltimore, really fast. no, that's time lapsed. it's a beautiful day. wyatt everhart will have a look at the forecast and talk about the weekend coming up in a few minutes. least you have a couple of mor
starting at 7:00, baltimore city will close down the left lanes of i-83 in both directions. near the exit for 29th avenue. the closures are there because of the recent inspection found several infrastructure problems under the roadway, lasting from 6-8 weeks, officials urge commuters to use alternate routes to get to sp from downtown baltimore. turn to abc2news.com to check for live traffic conditions during the night and morning commute on monday, log on to abc2news.com/traffic for a live look...
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looking at the typical 15 minute ride from the beltway to downtown baltimore. once you get into the city watch out for all the construction on 895 south of the harbor tunnel. you will want to stick with the fort mchenry or key bridge especially later this morning when traffic is going to start to pick up. heading out to 83 in cockeysville at shawan road not too many cars yet. a nice easy ride making the drive towards 695 and a live look at beltway in the overly area bel air road. 11 minute on the outer loop from 95 up to 83. and the west side of 695 will remain clear as you travel that outer loop from 795 down towards 95. that stretch is going to take you len minutes as well. that's a look -- 11 minutes as well. now over to you. >>> stop congress from making cuts. >> that's what postal workers and law makers are hoping to accomplish. they are joining together so they hope they will be heard. >> and where some of the national guard members will be welcomed home. those stories and more coming up on "good morning maryland." >> and we have scattered showers and sto
looking at the typical 15 minute ride from the beltway to downtown baltimore. once you get into the city watch out for all the construction on 895 south of the harbor tunnel. you will want to stick with the fort mchenry or key bridge especially later this morning when traffic is going to start to pick up. heading out to 83 in cockeysville at shawan road not too many cars yet. a nice easy ride making the drive towards 695 and a live look at beltway in the overly area bel air road. 11 minute on...
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linda so is live with breaking news of a triple shooting in baltimore city. sherrie johnson has information on a shooting at nail salon in ellicott city. >> reporter: it feels like i'm in a sauna. a steam bath to be accurate. we can see the sun, clouds are mixing in through today. that's the name of the game. as you step out the door, be on the lookout for the humid weather. this is what is going on now as we look at the graphics here, dundalk, we are looking at a little bit of clouds starting and then we see the sunshine. no matter where you go, the sun cloud mix is the name of the game for today. temperatures coming in around 73 degrees, millersville, northeast, pilesville 69. that's the first 60 i have seen all morning long. we are definitely dealing with humid conditions outside. also, very warm, hot, so we have a heat advisory that is in effect for the areas there shadessed in the orange color until 8:00 this evening. most likely extended through time. we look at maryland's most powerful radar, we have a chance for an isolated shower or storm to pop up i
linda so is live with breaking news of a triple shooting in baltimore city. sherrie johnson has information on a shooting at nail salon in ellicott city. >> reporter: it feels like i'm in a sauna. a steam bath to be accurate. we can see the sun, clouds are mixing in through today. that's the name of the game. as you step out the door, be on the lookout for the humid weather. this is what is going on now as we look at the graphics here, dundalk, we are looking at a little bit of clouds...
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city, this was brought up last month. three fire houses are set to close, some say it could keep them open and wouldn't cost taxpayers money. >>> maryland marriage alliance will announce the number of signatures on a petition to put a referendum on the ballot ballot come november. the maryland marriage alliance opposes attempts to redefine marriage. >>> live casino, arundel mills, a look on the gaming floors, dining areas and all the entertainment sections. we will bring you a sneak preview at 5:00, the casino opens to the public june 6th, next wednesday at 10:00 at night. >>> memorial day weekend is a perfect time to end up the pools and take the first swim. [ female announcer ] with xfinity, you can always expect more. like more on demand shows and movies than ever. and more ways to discover them too. plus more speed from america's fastest internet provider. so you can run more devices at the same time. ♪ feel a firework [ female announcer ] and best of all, it keeps getting better. no wonder more people choose xfinit
city, this was brought up last month. three fire houses are set to close, some say it could keep them open and wouldn't cost taxpayers money. >>> maryland marriage alliance will announce the number of signatures on a petition to put a referendum on the ballot ballot come november. the maryland marriage alliance opposes attempts to redefine marriage. >>> live casino, arundel mills, a look on the gaming floors, dining areas and all the entertainment sections. we will bring you a...
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still problems on bel air road in baltimore due to a fire traveling into baltimore city this morning, do yourself a fare avoid the delivery. >> in health news if you need to lower your lep -- [audio not understandable] caffeinated placebo with no tea. drinking tea is not a subs tiew for blood pressure lowering medication but provides a benefit. >>> at least 16 million maryland has oral hpv. it's more common in men and shouldn't cause alarm while hpv is recognized as a cause of oral cancers. most people with oral hpv will never develop cancer. >>> well, nagging could be as toxic to a marriage as adultery according to a wall street journalists columnist. there are so many ways toking in a like texting or calling and social media. men responded no matter what i am doing, i am wrong. men do it too. but it's not about housework or choice. mening in a about sex. -- men nag the most about sex. >>> coming up, where people have been lining up for hours to get a chance to hear what the president has to say. >>> plus, how one little kitty delayed a plane for over four hours. you are watching "go
still problems on bel air road in baltimore due to a fire traveling into baltimore city this morning, do yourself a fare avoid the delivery. >> in health news if you need to lower your lep -- [audio not understandable] caffeinated placebo with no tea. drinking tea is not a subs tiew for blood pressure lowering medication but provides a benefit. >>> at least 16 million maryland has oral hpv. it's more common in men and shouldn't cause alarm while hpv is recognized as a cause of...
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. >> it a coalition of more than 700 mayors including baltimore city mayor stephanie rawlings blake and josh cowen. >>> with five weeks to go until the presidential election, both are preparing for the debate in colorado. president barack obama is in henderson, nevada, conducting a strategy run through, republican nominee, mitt romney, is in denver, he attend ad rally last night, previewing a line on the attack. >> we've had 43 straight months with unemployment ove 8%. what does the president have to say? he says forward. i think forewarned is a better term. >> according to the latest abc washington post poll, 56% of americans think the president will win the debate. watch the action wednesday night beginning at 9:00 he on abc 2. >>> delegate anthony o'donnell will be in college park. he is running for congress, and will be the guest speaker at the college republican. he is a minority leader and the maryland house of delegates and running in the 5th congressional district. >>> retailers could benefit from shoppers holiday spirit. holiday sales will total more than $586 billion. that's a
. >> it a coalition of more than 700 mayors including baltimore city mayor stephanie rawlings blake and josh cowen. >>> with five weeks to go until the presidential election, both are preparing for the debate in colorado. president barack obama is in henderson, nevada, conducting a strategy run through, republican nominee, mitt romney, is in denver, he attend ad rally last night, previewing a line on the attack. >> we've had 43 straight months with unemployment ove 8%. what...
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however today members of baltimore city fire department will climb and remember. it's all part of the 9/11 memorial stair climb. they're going to walk up 110 flights of stairs to remember the victims of those attacks. the same number of flights that were in the world trade center towers. each climber is going to carry a picture of a firefighter who died in the attacks. 343 members of the new york city fire department died on september 11th. today's event starts at noon at the hilton baltimore hotel and we'll be there. >>> a crazy day yesterday with the weather. highs breaking 100 and severe weather last night. >> who didn't keep an eye on the tries in the backyard? we're going to look at the damage in one home that left the firefighter injured. >> also you exercise as much as you can but you still have concerns about your heart. a new pill your doctor could prescribe that will help you keep your doctor healthy. >> maryland's most powerful radar is saying that 400 miles away we have another storm we have to watch out for today. we're going to track it for you. laur
however today members of baltimore city fire department will climb and remember. it's all part of the 9/11 memorial stair climb. they're going to walk up 110 flights of stairs to remember the victims of those attacks. the same number of flights that were in the world trade center towers. each climber is going to carry a picture of a firefighter who died in the attacks. 343 members of the new york city fire department died on september 11th. today's event starts at noon at the hilton baltimore...
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commissioner fed bealefeld is stepping down after working for the baltimore city police department for 31 years. last night abc2 news was there and took final stroll through the streets he swore to protect and served. >> reporter: back in 2007, nobody thought we were -- nosh we were the out-- we were the outside long shot but demonstrated we -- demonstrated we could do it and earned the job i think we built a solid blueprint of focusing on the most violent offenders and i won't miss the opportunity tonight to talk about the bad guys with guns. and for five years that's been the rallying cry of who to focus on first. i urge the people watching to care about the city and the state to say don't abandon strategy that works. you have to invest in prioritizing your resources and instead of locking everybody up and i'll ating the community, be their friend. you call me i will come. >> yes you are man of your word. >> how are you? >> nice to see you. >> he always preached his office aers to interact with the members here. that says big volume. sure, we have a long way to go, but at least there
commissioner fed bealefeld is stepping down after working for the baltimore city police department for 31 years. last night abc2 news was there and took final stroll through the streets he swore to protect and served. >> reporter: back in 2007, nobody thought we were -- nosh we were the out-- we were the outside long shot but demonstrated we -- demonstrated we could do it and earned the job i think we built a solid blueprint of focusing on the most violent offenders and i won't miss the...
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trouble in arundel county, there is an accident on route 424, at route 450, problems in baltimore city, an accident on the east side, hamilton, bel air road. traveling baltimore, a crash in white marsh, pulaski highway. for those of you headed out to the northeast corridor of 95. white marsh, route 43. traffic moving along. the roads will be slick. a look at 695, parkville, traffic picking up, no delays traveling towards tow son. >>> how far would you go to get the prized parking spot? an edgewood woman went too far in a parking rage accident that what happened in white marsh. linda so is live now. >> reporter: the woman got upset over a parking spot and took matters in to her hands and ended up in jail and faces charges of first and second degree assault and bail set at $1 million, brandy aims of har park caught got in fight with a woman over a parking spot outside the staples store friday night. aims got back in to her car, hit the woman, and pinned her against another car. that's not all. an inno accident bystander a became he second target. when aims saw the person tripe to get a t
trouble in arundel county, there is an accident on route 424, at route 450, problems in baltimore city, an accident on the east side, hamilton, bel air road. traveling baltimore, a crash in white marsh, pulaski highway. for those of you headed out to the northeast corridor of 95. white marsh, route 43. traffic moving along. the roads will be slick. a look at 695, parkville, traffic picking up, no delays traveling towards tow son. >>> how far would you go to get the prized parking spot?...
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city mayor to resign unless she calls for a solution summit and city wide curfew. he says the mayor is awol saying she is engairnling in a cover-up policy. he says violent behavior has been reoccurring in the inner harbor area. last week asked governor o'malley to declare the harbor a no travel zone until it is safe. he also sparked outrage over his comments about "black mobs "a "he says the inner harbor could be safe with the proper leadership a solution summit and city wide curfew. he he also says the mayor is forcing out her two top public safety advisers at the worst possible time. he says the mayor is pressuring the resignation of police commissioner fred bealfield and sherry goldstein. mayor rawlings-blake refused to respond to the comments saying that mcdonough was out for publicity. the news conference is scheduled for 11 this morning. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> alinna margulies turned herself in. she is the third person involved in the ring. three people are running the health life medical group a pain clinic raid last week. they believe they were giv
city mayor to resign unless she calls for a solution summit and city wide curfew. he says the mayor is awol saying she is engairnling in a cover-up policy. he says violent behavior has been reoccurring in the inner harbor area. last week asked governor o'malley to declare the harbor a no travel zone until it is safe. he also sparked outrage over his comments about "black mobs "a "he says the inner harbor could be safe with the proper leadership a solution summit and city wide...
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. >>> police in baltimore city are trying to find a man wanted for murder. this man, 23-year-old kiko stern, he hangs around the bel air edson area, wanted in a murder that happened in may. if you have idea where he is, call 911 as quickly as possible. >>> all of the people charged in the st. patrick's day attack in baltimore pled guilty. the attack on the tourist was caught on cell phone video. the suspect was seen punching and man and sentenced to three years in prison but will serve a year. the other two suspects are on probation. the fourth suspect, baldwin, faces three years in jail as well. >>> arundel county executive will go on trial. leopold is accused of losing security detail to cover personal matters. he is charged with misconduct. he will go on trial september 4th. no comment from the office. >>> we learn how students performed in the maryland school assessment test , the results were made available at 9:00 this morning. let's turn things over to education reporter sherrie johnson, she is out live this morning with a look at the upcoming results
. >>> police in baltimore city are trying to find a man wanted for murder. this man, 23-year-old kiko stern, he hangs around the bel air edson area, wanted in a murder that happened in may. if you have idea where he is, call 911 as quickly as possible. >>> all of the people charged in the st. patrick's day attack in baltimore pled guilty. the attack on the tourist was caught on cell phone video. the suspect was seen punching and man and sentenced to three years in prison but...
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. >>> a baltimore city police officer has been suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct. >> sherrie johnson is live at police headquarters with more on the developing case. >> we are here life at police headquarters where the new police commissioner held a news conference to talk about the alleged misconduct of a police officer. this is 39 year old officer elliot simon, he worked out of the north western district on reisterstown road, he has been with the department for 13 years and now facing possible criminal charges, in connection with an incident involving an 18 year old woman, commissioner bats used the term sexual misconduct in the news conference and said the crime occurred while officer simon was on duty and could indicate that the 18 year old woman had been detained by officer simon. the city state's attorney's office started to look in to the case to decide whether or not to file criminal charges. >> over the weekend, the investigation, received a complaint of sexual miscon duck between an 18-year-old female and on duty baltimore police department officer. >> reporter: off
. >>> a baltimore city police officer has been suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct. >> sherrie johnson is live at police headquarters with more on the developing case. >> we are here life at police headquarters where the new police commissioner held a news conference to talk about the alleged misconduct of a police officer. this is 39 year old officer elliot simon, he worked out of the north western district on reisterstown road, he has been with the department...
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today baltimore city is celebrating america recycles day. and the department of public works is asking you to eliminate the majority of your daily waste. here are some suggestions they're offering. officials say you can succeed maybe by doing some or al of the things. when you take your lunch to work use a reusable bag and organize a carpool. get bills acceptability to you online instead of in the mail. officials say the average american produces nearly 5 pounds of trash every single day. >>> it's beginning to look a lot like christmas. harbor east has the second year of the it's a waterfront life and they're starting tonight. local artists will then unveil their holiday windowtist plays at -- displays at local shops and restaurants. also this year the power plant holiday light show spectacular. this video is from last year. >>> seven showing at a local theater all soldout. >> what's it all for? "twilight." steam jacob versus team edward. the movie premieres tonight. >> you want to help victims open sandy? sandy is the day to do it. how a sa
today baltimore city is celebrating america recycles day. and the department of public works is asking you to eliminate the majority of your daily waste. here are some suggestions they're offering. officials say you can succeed maybe by doing some or al of the things. when you take your lunch to work use a reusable bag and organize a carpool. get bills acceptability to you online instead of in the mail. officials say the average american produces nearly 5 pounds of trash every single day....
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is ranked 16th out of the 100 worst cities for traffic. and our report this year the average trip in baltimore takes 11% longer than it would due to traffic. i guess the good news is that you know actually traffic is actually down about 25% in baltimore. but drivers still waste about 27 hours a year idle in traffic in the local area. >> with that 11% longer time on the roads, how does that affect the local economy? >> well, what we are seeing out there is you know, 70 of the top 100 cities in the country had decreases in track congestion over last year. traffic is down about 30% nationwide. so baltimore is not dropped nearly as much as the rest of the country and what that does tell sus that while we are seeing some economic struggles out there on main street, things in baltimore are not as bad in other place around the country as far as that is concerned. >> back he is the coauthor of the traffic scorecard thanks for the time. >>> time tore the local traffic with -- time for the local traffic check. >> reporter: 20 hours -- over 20 hours
is ranked 16th out of the 100 worst cities for traffic. and our report this year the average trip in baltimore takes 11% longer than it would due to traffic. i guess the good news is that you know actually traffic is actually down about 25% in baltimore. but drivers still waste about 27 hours a year idle in traffic in the local area. >> with that 11% longer time on the roads, how does that affect the local economy? >> well, what we are seeing out there is you know, 70 of the top 100...
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." >>> baltimore city celebrating martin luther king monday. the parade featuring 55 organizations from across the mid-atlantic region will honor the leader. it will begin at the intersection of martin luther king boulevard and eutaw street and ends on baltimore street, that is monday at noon. >>> today marks the two-year anniversary of the massive earthquake that hit haiti sending that struggling nation into a tailspin. relief organizations estimate more than 300,000 were injured and 00,000 schools damaged or destroyed. 500, 000. and one million left homeless. >>> will smith will host the kids choice awards on nickelodeon for the 25th year, not him doing it. , the show has been around for 25 years. it will be march 31st in l.a. he recently finished filming "men in black iii" due out in may and then will work on a movie co-starring his son jaden. >>> low levels of funkyicide found in orange juice. is the public at risk? and the latest on the death on the -- the investigation into the death of natalie wood. and our transit system facing criticis
." >>> baltimore city celebrating martin luther king monday. the parade featuring 55 organizations from across the mid-atlantic region will honor the leader. it will begin at the intersection of martin luther king boulevard and eutaw street and ends on baltimore street, that is monday at noon. >>> today marks the two-year anniversary of the massive earthquake that hit haiti sending that struggling nation into a tailspin. relief organizations estimate more than 300,000...
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>> well, megan i just talked to officers with the baltimore city police department and so far they have made no arrests in the case. they actually need help from the public if anyone has saw or heard anything in the neighborhood on monday night about 10:30. they would ask that you would contact them. this was the time when peter marvit was murdered. he was right outside of his home. he was left for dead. someone shot him several times in the head and upper body. and while police continue to search for his killer, marvit's extended family gathered for a vigil to remember him through music. 30 minutes before he was killed, marvit was making music. he was a singer with the baltimore choral arts society and he sang with the choral arts society for five years and it was outside the musical life that the national institutes of health researcher was gunned down outside of his home near herring run park. he may have been the victim of a robbery and now the arts will miss his voice. >> the last piece that we sang before rehearsal ended. is "the carol of the angels." now he is with the angels. >>
>> well, megan i just talked to officers with the baltimore city police department and so far they have made no arrests in the case. they actually need help from the public if anyone has saw or heard anything in the neighborhood on monday night about 10:30. they would ask that you would contact them. this was the time when peter marvit was murdered. he was right outside of his home. he was left for dead. someone shot him several times in the head and upper body. and while police continue...
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city and the area around it. all city buildings will be closed also. no bulk trash pickup and citizen drop off centers are closed. police head quarters will remain open and you may access the city offices if you need to pay your bills online. now if you have to go downtown as a reminder the meters are still in use. >>> nine minutes away from seven. your chance to wine and dine at favorite restaurants is here. and it can be happening for 40 -- for under $40. annapolis restaurant week starts today and last until next sunday. over 40 restaurants have signed on this year for the first time ever. they have added breakfast into the mix. metropolitan kitchen and lounge and miss shirley's cafe will serve up breakfast for under 13. >>> five things to know on this monday morning. former penn state coach jerry sandusky awaiting results after a request for specific documents from the prosecution. the defense is asking for identities and locations of the alleged victims and witnesses. jerry sandusky faces 52 criminal counts i
city and the area around it. all city buildings will be closed also. no bulk trash pickup and citizen drop off centers are closed. police head quarters will remain open and you may access the city offices if you need to pay your bills online. now if you have to go downtown as a reminder the meters are still in use. >>> nine minutes away from seven. your chance to wine and dine at favorite restaurants is here. and it can be happening for 40 -- for under $40. annapolis restaurant week...
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baltimore city wants to raise your water rates again. the drmt of wart works is asking for an increase, the third time in three years. the city said this needs it to upgrade the system and meet new federal guidelines. >> reporter: if dpw gets the increase, it will raise the average bill $100 a year. the city said there's good reason for this. remember in 2003 when a tremendous amount of rain fell and flooded homes on the city's northeast side? this project will help prevent flooding. it's one of several to improve storms and sanitary sewers. in addition the city says it's under mandate and maintain what they have. the city said it's less than what they need but they're trying to help ease the cost. >> we have a lot to do and we're doing it by balancing -- doing a balancing act saying this is what we need to do this. we can certainly do a lot more with more, but we have to be understanding of people's budgets. that's why also we have a program for seniors, low income seniors who qualify, low income residents to make sure they can handle t
baltimore city wants to raise your water rates again. the drmt of wart works is asking for an increase, the third time in three years. the city said this needs it to upgrade the system and meet new federal guidelines. >> reporter: if dpw gets the increase, it will raise the average bill $100 a year. the city said there's good reason for this. remember in 2003 when a tremendous amount of rain fell and flooded homes on the city's northeast side? this project will help prevent flooding. it's...
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the temperature in baltimore, coming in at 74 degrees. ocean city, 75. a good place to go. 73 altuna. 72 pittsburgh. we can see the 70s around the board there. weather pattern looks like this, pumping in the humidity and also the heat for today. for the next several days. it won't be until a cold front traverses in to wednesday and thursday, temperatures will drop off a by. we are looking -- off a bit. we are looking at the possibility for a shower, continuing through the next several days. for today, the temperature coming in at 95 degrees, very hot outside, with the humidity, we will feel like we are in the triple digits up to 105 for the heat index. this is a look at the seven-day forecast. i have good news, strong storms in to wednesday, then we drop the temperatures back to normal levels as we head in to the weekend. over to you. >>> health news. subtle changes in the way a person walks could be a warning sign for alzheimers. the findings are the fist to link a physical symptom to the disease which up until now require doctors to begin a diagnosis.
the temperature in baltimore, coming in at 74 degrees. ocean city, 75. a good place to go. 73 altuna. 72 pittsburgh. we can see the 70s around the board there. weather pattern looks like this, pumping in the humidity and also the heat for today. for the next several days. it won't be until a cold front traverses in to wednesday and thursday, temperatures will drop off a by. we are looking -- off a bit. we are looking at the possibility for a shower, continuing through the next several days. for...
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the demolition, this is pat of the mayor's plan to curve blight in the city. the event is set to kick off at 10:00 this morning. >>> clean green vehicles are coming to baltimore, the 5th international environmentally vehicle conference, is going to be held today through wednesday, at the convention center. organizers say this year marks the first time the conference is held in the u.s. it marks the first time heavy duty trucks will be discussed at the conference along with passenger cars, those you and i drive on the roadways. >>> leonpy net tawill panetta is scored to fly the memorial. funeral held for the late actor, michael clark duncan, who passed away september 3rd from a heart attack he suffered in july. funerally invitation only. members of congress are returning to work this week. republicans and democrats currently disagree on the bush tax cuts. >>> katie couric shows up in your living room, for a sneak preview, find it on abc2news.com. we will give you an inside look on what to expect. >>> this morning, people are still cleaning up from a tornado tha
the demolition, this is pat of the mayor's plan to curve blight in the city. the event is set to kick off at 10:00 this morning. >>> clean green vehicles are coming to baltimore, the 5th international environmentally vehicle conference, is going to be held today through wednesday, at the convention center. organizers say this year marks the first time the conference is held in the u.s. it marks the first time heavy duty trucks will be discussed at the conference along with passenger...
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. >>> if you can't make it to times square, ring in the new year in baltimore city. the prep work is done at curtis bay. get a clear view of the fireworks from the inner harbor. the team is sponsoring the display and we want to say congratulations to buck showalter. [no audio] [technical difficulties] across town this morning. it's chilly. reisterstown 27. aberdeen 28. [technical difficulties]
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. >>> some baltimore city students got an up close and personal education. the foundation teaches students about the environment. abc2 news education reporter sherrie johnson has more. >> reporter: it's an exciting day for the green school of baltimore. today a work boat called the snow goose with the chesapeake bay foundation is their classroom. it's part of the program to educate students on the environment and the bay. >> it's fun and going to be interesting because this is -- on this trip we're going to be putting our oysters in. >> reporter: students have been growing baby oysters in the harbor. today they're taking them out on the patapsco river. >> oysters aren't doing good in the bay. we can hopefully turn it around. >> reporter: teachers love the partnership with the chesapeake bay foundation giving them a chance to reverse the bay's decline. >> they need to see what we're talking about and we find that these shared experiences -- they grow a sense of community between the kids and this attachment to the environment that upcan't learn through books.
. >>> some baltimore city students got an up close and personal education. the foundation teaches students about the environment. abc2 news education reporter sherrie johnson has more. >> reporter: it's an exciting day for the green school of baltimore. today a work boat called the snow goose with the chesapeake bay foundation is their classroom. it's part of the program to educate students on the environment and the bay. >> it's fun and going to be interesting because this...
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. >>> we are dealing with fog, north and west of baltimore city, some accidents have been cleared. it's bad out this. >> that is where you are seeing is falling this morning and in sliding towards baltimore, as you are driving around baltimore, bel air, don't be surprised if you see a couple of sprinkles out there. it doesn't pick up on the radar, the droplets are too small to handle. zooming in across the area, light showers and sprinkles towards the west of towson, and the east of towson. the heavier rain is back towards the west, we can see it around walkersville, frederick, i-70, damp this morning. it's wet out there, moderate to heavier rain falling down in virginia, middleburg, ashburg, hay market, i-66, this will push in to montgomery county, they are definitely in the line of fire of the showers that are going to work in through this morning, off and on showers throughout the day. temperature 63 degrees, millersville. where we are seeing the rain showers, temperatures are cooler this morning. let's get a check of the time saver traffic with loren cook. good morning, patchy
. >>> we are dealing with fog, north and west of baltimore city, some accidents have been cleared. it's bad out this. >> that is where you are seeing is falling this morning and in sliding towards baltimore, as you are driving around baltimore, bel air, don't be surprised if you see a couple of sprinkles out there. it doesn't pick up on the radar, the droplets are too small to handle. zooming in across the area, light showers and sprinkles towards the west of towson, and the east...
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today the new york city mayor will join the governor and baltimore city mayor and this is for a news conference on question six. the mayor donated 250,000- dollars to the marylanders for the equality campaign f the passes sameson sex -- same-sex marriage will be legal. >>> and the candidates are rallying supporters and giving interviews. now something that the president said after one of the interviews is getting a lot of attention. we have the details on what it is. >> reporter: there is no shortage of heated exchanges between the president and mitt romney. and now the president is drawing fire from the romney campaign for a comment he made following an interview with rolling stone magazine. the editor passed along a message to the president. she said can you do it referring to his reelection bid. the president's response was this. you know kids have good instincts they look at the other guy and say that a bull something. the other guy he is talking about is romney. the pain put out a statement saying the president is rattled and on the defensive. he is running on empty and nothing
today the new york city mayor will join the governor and baltimore city mayor and this is for a news conference on question six. the mayor donated 250,000- dollars to the marylanders for the equality campaign f the passes sameson sex -- same-sex marriage will be legal. >>> and the candidates are rallying supporters and giving interviews. now something that the president said after one of the interviews is getting a lot of attention. we have the details on what it is. >> reporter:...
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. >>> and mer chants aren't happy but baltimore city schools are. how the debate over the proposed bottle tax hike is heating up. >>> in ohio police are trying to unravel a shooting at a high school. we go to ohio for the latest. what can you tell us tonight? >> reporter: we just got an update on the students. two are in critical condition, one stable and one serious condition. the shooting happened blockeds away from where i'm standing at chardon high school. five students were shot. one has died. the gunman turned himself. the gunman is tj lane. the victims were shot at three different locations in the high school building and a handgun was used. this is what officials tell us the chief said. that the teacher chased tj out of the building. that's when he turned himself in to a couple of bystanders. we learned from a student that tv lange threatened to bring a gun to school. there's grief counselors available for the middle school nearby, several different rare prayer -- prayer vigils, so a close nit community having to do with all of this. police
. >>> and mer chants aren't happy but baltimore city schools are. how the debate over the proposed bottle tax hike is heating up. >>> in ohio police are trying to unravel a shooting at a high school. we go to ohio for the latest. what can you tell us tonight? >> reporter: we just got an update on the students. two are in critical condition, one stable and one serious condition. the shooting happened blockeds away from where i'm standing at chardon high school. five...
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live in southwest baltimore, linda so, abc2 news. >>> news time 6:48. today, the city is expected to announce an extension of the charm city circulateor. board of estimates expects to approve a plan to use the grant from the federal transit administration to buy up to 4high bread electric bus it will extend to fort mchenry national monument. that celebration begins june 13th and the new route needs to be up and running by then. >>> and new for you this morning the navy says medical ship the usns comfort is expected to 3406b from maryland to virginia d did the -- expected to move from baltimore to for noshing around march of 2013. they provide medical and surgical cal and hospital services. >>> today a new bill will be heard in the general assembly going before education health and environmental affairs committee working to increase a drop out age for students in public schools in the city. they will have to be 18 years old. students 16 and 17 years old will have to get a consent form signed from their parents and that's happening today at two this after
live in southwest baltimore, linda so, abc2 news. >>> news time 6:48. today, the city is expected to announce an extension of the charm city circulateor. board of estimates expects to approve a plan to use the grant from the federal transit administration to buy up to 4high bread electric bus it will extend to fort mchenry national monument. that celebration begins june 13th and the new route needs to be up and running by then. >>> and new for you this morning the navy says...
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minutes to travel southbound from the beltway, all the way in to the city. here is what the beltway looks like. the roads going to be slick pause because of all the rain we are dealing with. >>> trouble keeps coming for presidential hopeful, mitt romney. we have the latest on how he is answering criticism this morning. details straight ahead. plus what the gop nominee is caught saying on hidden camera that has both campaigns reacting. >>> one kid not happy with a reporter and it's carried on live tv. what made this guy cry, we will talk about it just ahead. male announcer ] we got a real mom and the family car to do an experiment. we put a week of her family's smelly stuff all in at once to prove that febreze car vent clips could eliminate the odor. then we brought her family to our test facility to see if it worked. [ woman ] take a deep breath, tell me what you smell. something fresh. a beach. a clean house. my new car. [ woman ] go ahead and take your blindfolds off. oh!! hahahaha!!! look at all this garbage!!! [ male announcer ] febreze car. eliminates o
minutes to travel southbound from the beltway, all the way in to the city. here is what the beltway looks like. the roads going to be slick pause because of all the rain we are dealing with. >>> trouble keeps coming for presidential hopeful, mitt romney. we have the latest on how he is answering criticism this morning. details straight ahead. plus what the gop nominee is caught saying on hidden camera that has both campaigns reacting. >>> one kid not happy with a reporter and...
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the briefing will be held at the baltimore city police department at 1 p.m. today. we will stream it live on our web site at www.abc2news.com. reporting live at federal hill, sherrie johnson. >>> and civil rights leader reverend jesse jackson will be in baltimore today. he will speak at a rally in front of city hall. that's at 5 p.m. and the leaders want money allocated for a new jail for young people to go towards programs for youth an alternative to detention. >>> the question 7 we know it has passed. now we know it means table games and casino. >> what does it mean for baltimore? what changes the people that know big gaming tell us what we need to know. >>> and sore throat, fever, what is wrong with you. doctors will tell you so you know what to do. >>> and some people lose so much after sandy ripped through the east coast. now, what you need to do to protect your possessions and some is common sense. >>> all right. the storm is moving away from us. we're going to be cold and windy today. when the warm up will make its move. >>> and 695 is nice and clear here at
the briefing will be held at the baltimore city police department at 1 p.m. today. we will stream it live on our web site at www.abc2news.com. reporting live at federal hill, sherrie johnson. >>> and civil rights leader reverend jesse jackson will be in baltimore today. he will speak at a rally in front of city hall. that's at 5 p.m. and the leaders want money allocated for a new jail for young people to go towards programs for youth an alternative to detention. >>> the...
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so now he is going to help out baltimore city schools. he says he can. he has 35 years experience and he is going to talk about how a similar plan could actually work here. we will let you know how it goes. >>> tomorrow we are going to find out who gets nominated for the 64th annual prime time emmy awards. critics think the abc hit show modern family is going to win again. this year's nominee will be unveiled tomorrow morning in los angeles. so we will keep you posted on that. >>> the dark knight opens on friday and already tickets are going on sale. listening to -- listen to this for 100 to $150 on craigslist for a movie. some are more than that. so people have been snatching up the first seats for the midnight showing for the dark knight. >>> now "good morning maryland." >> reporter: we are live in downtown baltimore where the water main break is snagging traffic. detours to know about and what the city is doing to get it fixed. >> some want to play blackjack and some want more places to gamble. state leaders come to baltimore to hash this out. taking
so now he is going to help out baltimore city schools. he says he can. he has 35 years experience and he is going to talk about how a similar plan could actually work here. we will let you know how it goes. >>> tomorrow we are going to find out who gets nominated for the 64th annual prime time emmy awards. critics think the abc hit show modern family is going to win again. this year's nominee will be unveiled tomorrow morning in los angeles. so we will keep you posted on that....
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and use the jfx to get into the city, 11 minutes on the beltway traveling southbound from the beltway downtown to east fayette street and everything is up to speed through the fort mchenry tunnel and 859 looking clear despite all the -- 895 looking clear despite all the construction. megan over to you go we have been following breaking news about a house fire in southwest baltimore. it broke out after 4 this morning in a row home in the 1900 block of sponson street. that's camden yards and m and t bank stadium. there's a map with the area we are talking about. sherrie johnson is here with reaction. >> reporter: well, you know, people were running out of their homes in southwest baltimore and woke up early this morning to the sounds of screams for them to get out of the house. a fire broke out at a 2-story home at 1960sponson street. crews found the home engulfed in flames when they arrive. it was vacant at the time of the fire and it was up for sale. the house next door received exterior damage to the vinyl siding. there were no injuries in the fire. neighbors were evacuated for an ho
and use the jfx to get into the city, 11 minutes on the beltway traveling southbound from the beltway downtown to east fayette street and everything is up to speed through the fort mchenry tunnel and 859 looking clear despite all the -- 895 looking clear despite all the construction. megan over to you go we have been following breaking news about a house fire in southwest baltimore. it broke out after 4 this morning in a row home in the 1900 block of sponson street. that's camden yards and m...
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number 5, los angeles, number 4, baltimore, maryland. we will have to ask singles in the studio if they agree and number 3 santa cruz california. number 2 bloomington illinois and ann harbor michigan. >> you want to talk about the weather? >> nice try i want to talk about being single in baltimore? >> i am still single. >> oh. >> all right. >> there you go. >> go to the flower shop and bring them to lynette. >> now we will talk about the weather. >> now we will talk about the weather. we are not active right there. we can see that showers and flurries are trying to come down. good news out to the bus some of the sprinkles and flurries and winds are light -- us about stop, we have sprinkle and flurries and winds are light. we are not dealing with any type of this reaching ground. look back off towardsed west, looks like another big batch of snow trying to move in here. but once again, by the time this gets into the area, the temperatures will be way above average. so we will get a little bit of rain in here. and not a lot of rain either.
number 5, los angeles, number 4, baltimore, maryland. we will have to ask singles in the studio if they agree and number 3 santa cruz california. number 2 bloomington illinois and ann harbor michigan. >> you want to talk about the weather? >> nice try i want to talk about being single in baltimore? >> i am still single. >> oh. >> all right. >> there you go. >> go to the flower shop and bring them to lynette. >> now we will talk about the weather....
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and harbor east is a big attraction in baltimore city. it's going to be even bigger as an attraction for the ladies after a new store opens its doors today. [ male announcer ] food you eat is a blt. food you love is a blt with hellmann's. it's made with real ingredients like cage-free eggs for the unmistakable taste that can only be hellmann's. bring out the best. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> 5:45. if you want to get away account kid and family this -- kids and family this weekend and enjoy a nice night out this is the best time to do it. more than 59 restaurants offering three course dinners and two course lunches at a price you cannot beat. this morning abc2 news linda so is live at city cafe in mount verno with a preview they have gotten up with you this morning linda. they are whipping up good grub. >> reporter: lots of good stuff. and joining us mike with downtown partnership to tell us more about restaurant week. this is such an exciting week for people. they can get a lot of good food for a good price. >> it is. baltimore i
and harbor east is a big attraction in baltimore city. it's going to be even bigger as an attraction for the ladies after a new store opens its doors today. [ male announcer ] food you eat is a blt. food you love is a blt with hellmann's. it's made with real ingredients like cage-free eggs for the unmistakable taste that can only be hellmann's. bring out the best. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> 5:45. if you want to get away account kid and family this -- kids...
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. >>> there's criticism this morning for baltimore city mayor after she announced a possible race in the bot -- raise in the bottle tax to pay for construction for city schools. the two cent per beverage bottle tax has not been in effect for two years and the mayor says she wants to more than double it. the mayor's bill came before members of the baltimore city council and the five cent per bottle tax would increase the cause of a case of soda by a dollar. modern sizing -- modernizing schools would cost $3,000 and grocer says the mayor is targeting them. >> everybody knows the schools need improvement. my goodness what -- i thought there was money allocated for schools. where has that been going? >> both bills will be sent to the council taxation financial and economic committee. >>> today in the house of approaching committee they will discuss the baltimore city school construction block grant and the transfer of pensions that hearing is going to begin today at 1:30. the bill would give existing capital funding to schools in a block grant allowing them to borrow large amount and fin
. >>> there's criticism this morning for baltimore city mayor after she announced a possible race in the bot -- raise in the bottle tax to pay for construction for city schools. the two cent per beverage bottle tax has not been in effect for two years and the mayor says she wants to more than double it. the mayor's bill came before members of the baltimore city council and the five cent per bottle tax would increase the cause of a case of soda by a dollar. modern sizing -- modernizing...
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more problems in baltimore sy -- city where there's a crash that you want to watch out for. using the jfx to get into the city, just 11 minutes from the beltway downtown to east fayette street and heading out to 95 here's a live look at interstate 195 no problems as you travel down towards 495and north up toward the tunnels. that's you ever abc2 timesaver traffic now over to you. >>> your pet may not be just your best friend but you could have health benefits. >> how fido may not just be cholesterol killer but also your basic life support system. >> we will take you to a baltimore camp where campers are helping to make a difference in the lives of kids who truly need it the most. you are waking up to what's new, now and next. good morning maryland continues in bit but it's a sailboatless inner harbor as we go to break. 3q hey, i'm joey aragon. see that film? people call me about this every day. my dishwasher must be broken. you know, it's not always the machine. it may be the detergent. add finish power up to boost your detergent and you'll see a huge difference. watch what
more problems in baltimore sy -- city where there's a crash that you want to watch out for. using the jfx to get into the city, just 11 minutes from the beltway downtown to east fayette street and heading out to 95 here's a live look at interstate 195 no problems as you travel down towards 495and north up toward the tunnels. that's you ever abc2 timesaver traffic now over to you. >>> your pet may not be just your best friend but you could have health benefits. >> how fido may not...
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. >> reporter: and three fire companies in baltimore city are closer to shutting down. more on the battle over the budget for the city as the council takes a final vote. >> a marine killed in afghanistan. how a act of terrorism inspired this 22-year-old to defend his country. those story a-- stories ahead on this monday. >> happening right now, debby'souter bands lashing florida with heavy rains. the tropical storm has spawned isolated tore naso -- tornadoes. a twister is blamed for a woman's death near lace plaque. near lake placid. we will have more on that. thanks for joining us. >> let's get to that weather because we will keep our eyes on debby but how it could affect us here. >> we have showers and storms you talked about the lightning coming to work. well that round is out of here but maryland's most powerful radar will get being a at this once again. we can see what's happening as we look at it and we have the showers most off into the atlantic. more showers around pennsylvania. carlisle on bright rain pushing into the area more in joshing and -- york and we hav
. >> reporter: and three fire companies in baltimore city are closer to shutting down. more on the battle over the budget for the city as the council takes a final vote. >> a marine killed in afghanistan. how a act of terrorism inspired this 22-year-old to defend his country. those story a-- stories ahead on this monday. >> happening right now, debby'souter bands lashing florida with heavy rains. the tropical storm has spawned isolated tore naso -- tornadoes. a twister is...
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really from baltimore city on east heading for the chesapeake good downpours of rain. we have been watching this moving along 70 heading towards 695. rainfall rates between 1 to perhaps 1 1/2 inches of rain. that's for the radar and middle river towards dundalk seeing pretty heavy rain at this hour. so certainly heavy rain in the forecast through the morning but watch that taper off during the mid-morning. 73 in town. dc at 75. easton at 75. and everything running along the cold frontal boundary that got hung up between baltimore and dc and that's why we are seeing this wave of moisture running along. but this front drops towards the south for the afternoon hours. and that will allow for cooler drier air mass to come into play. 68 up towards central pa. beyond that upper 50s. that's the cooler air mass heading into the afternoon. the searing heat towards the south. we have a dip in the jet stream and that's going to funnel in cool are air. maybe a little unsettled with the clash of the air masses that canadian air mass and heat down to the south. 87 the two degree guar
really from baltimore city on east heading for the chesapeake good downpours of rain. we have been watching this moving along 70 heading towards 695. rainfall rates between 1 to perhaps 1 1/2 inches of rain. that's for the radar and middle river towards dundalk seeing pretty heavy rain at this hour. so certainly heavy rain in the forecast through the morning but watch that taper off during the mid-morning. 73 in town. dc at 75. easton at 75. and everything running along the cold frontal...
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three new baltimore city public school libraries will be unveiled in a series so again this is the first one. and for the celebration, we sent abc2 news sherrie johnson down there to get a look. i know you had a sneak peek how does it look. >> reporter: amazing. if you look at the before pictures and step in now, it's wond earlful. i am so excited for the students and -- wonderful. i am so excitesed for the students and a -- excite for the students -- excited for the the students and the staff. we are here at thomas johnson elementary middle school. this is one of three unveilings that will happen today simultaneously. so very exciting. and this morning, we have a parent here beth who is joining us live. her daughter is in the 2ndgrade here. good morning thanks for being out here. what is going through your mind here with this library project and this new unveiling? what do you think for students and also your daughter? >> it's legally very excite are -- it's really very exciting because the kids are exposeed to-- exposed to technology and there are 4,000 books. and they have the support
three new baltimore city public school libraries will be unveiled in a series so again this is the first one. and for the celebration, we sent abc2 news sherrie johnson down there to get a look. i know you had a sneak peek how does it look. >> reporter: amazing. if you look at the before pictures and step in now, it's wond earlful. i am so excited for the students and -- wonderful. i am so excitesed for the students and a -- excite for the students -- excited for the the students and the...
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. >>> more water main problems for the city of baltimore and nearby homeowners are very frustrated. >> "good morning maryland" at 5:00 starts right now. >>> spread from downtown to northeast baltimore. a live look this morning at a pipe once again this one cracked causing problems for those living along kirk avenue. a live update coming up. >> terrifying moments in the sky over the nation's capital. why three planes almost collided. >> the special session with more than just gambling to decide. the issue of pit bulls and what lawmakers must now choose on this thursday, august 2nd. good morning, i'm charlie crowson. >> and i'm megan pringle. get ready it's going to be out there. put on extra deodorant this morning. [ laughter ] >> am i right or am i right? >> okay, so megan is right though. yes it's going to be a very humid day. still, the change is that we are going to heat things up. temperatures are coming up in just a second but maryland's most powerful radar we have all five sweeps on this morning and scanning the skies and looking for something. a much different day than yesterda
. >>> more water main problems for the city of baltimore and nearby homeowners are very frustrated. >> "good morning maryland" at 5:00 starts right now. >>> spread from downtown to northeast baltimore. a live look this morning at a pipe once again this one cracked causing problems for those living along kirk avenue. a live update coming up. >> terrifying moments in the sky over the nation's capital. why three planes almost collided. >> the special...
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advertisements on baltimore city fire trucks one step closer to reality. city council approved that bill with three local fire companies now facing closure. councilman welch proposed the idea to raise money. they hope to raise around $6 million to prevent the closures. now a committee will determine size and the look of the possible ads. >>> and later this week, the har forecouldn't -- harford county 11 yearly shot by his brother will be laid to rest. michael szoke died after his brother accidentally shot him. the viewing is one on wednesday and 6 p.m. on wednesday and the other on thursday will be at 11 a.m. funeral services will follow. police are reviewing the shooting but so far no charges have been filed. >>> tomorrow you can begin gambling in arundel mills. the maryland live casino has the grand opening at 10 tomorrow night. the state's largest casino at arundel mills mall in anne arundel county will open with 3200 slot machines. it will have almost 5,000 slotsas well as an entertainment venue and nationally aclaimed restaurant. >>> lawyers for the i
advertisements on baltimore city fire trucks one step closer to reality. city council approved that bill with three local fire companies now facing closure. councilman welch proposed the idea to raise money. they hope to raise around $6 million to prevent the closures. now a committee will determine size and the look of the possible ads. >>> and later this week, the har forecouldn't -- harford county 11 yearly shot by his brother will be laid to rest. michael szoke died after his...
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and if you plan to have a few drinks baltimore city is looking to make sure you get home safely. how to get in touch with testimoniesy taxi straight -- tipsy taxi straight ahead. ahh, now that's a clean mouth. i wish i could keep it this way. [ dr. rahmany ] you see, even after a dental cleaning... but new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste can help. it not only reduces plaque... it's also clinically proven... to help keep plaque from coming back. plus, it works in these other areas dentists check most. ♪ new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste. life opens up when you do. for extra plaque protection try new crest pro-health clinical rinse. >>> now "good morning maryland." >> 5:55. this is the story of the day. a new effort to keep drunk drivers off the roads start in the bathroom. the state of michigan started handing out talkingure nall deoweddizeor cakes. >> what few drinks, maybe if a few too many do yourself andyone else a favor call a associate friend or cab. >> when men step up to thure nall they will be reminded to call a cab or friend. t
and if you plan to have a few drinks baltimore city is looking to make sure you get home safely. how to get in touch with testimoniesy taxi straight -- tipsy taxi straight ahead. ahh, now that's a clean mouth. i wish i could keep it this way. [ dr. rahmany ] you see, even after a dental cleaning... but new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste can help. it not only reduces plaque... it's also clinically proven... to help keep plaque from coming back. plus, it works in these other...
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this time baltimore city police say the suspect is posing as a bge worker. and sherrie johnson has more this morning on the warning. another case targeting the elderly sherrie. >> reporter: well, this latest case comes after baltimore city police made arrest and a property tax and robbery scam that targeted older citizens. now there's another dangerous situation that police want folks to be aware of. this incident happened on wednesday morning a man posing as a bge worker made his way inside the home of a 62-year- old man in the 2000 block of east baltimore street in upper fells point. the man said his attacker knocked on the door and he was dressed in a white t-shirt and tan pants and bge vest. after making his way inside, the attacker pulled out a small revolver and the two began fighting. he hit the elderly man in the head several times with the gun and then ran off. bge says it rarely sends anyone to a home unannounced. >> we have informed bge of the incident. and we -- at this point we don't feel there's a connection with the prior elderly scams but we
this time baltimore city police say the suspect is posing as a bge worker. and sherrie johnson has more this morning on the warning. another case targeting the elderly sherrie. >> reporter: well, this latest case comes after baltimore city police made arrest and a property tax and robbery scam that targeted older citizens. now there's another dangerous situation that police want folks to be aware of. this incident happened on wednesday morning a man posing as a bge worker made his way...
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baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. just giving them a place to stay. we are under a code red heat alert through today and health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat check on your senior citizens as well. make sure they are safe. you can log onto abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have information here and we have the address and telephone numbers for you so you know where to go. and that's all located on the home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> more crews are arriving in maryland bringing the total up to a level it was after hurricane irene last year. for a lot of people, that's not good enough. angela says she he lost power friday night along with her entire neighborhood in randallstown and can't remember how many times she says she called bge and they have told her her power might not be restored until the end of the week. >> basically, the response is they all must hav
baltimore city housing has opened two shelters overnight for people without power. just giving them a place to stay. we are under a code red heat alert through today and health officials recommend you remember to drink plenty of water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. during the extreme heat check on your senior citizens as well. make sure they are safe. you can log onto abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and we have information here and...
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baltimore city, we have the water main break, that's going to tie you up. police activity on the pairing parkway, that may tie you up. 695, beltway on the north side. let's go outside and look at the traffic camera, show you a shot. 695, baltimore national pike, all is well on the roads. that's going to be subject to change. 43 to 695, 95 to 83, an 11 minute ride. a check on traffic and weather in a little bit. opening ceremonies for the olympics four days away. if you are headed across the pond, some security tips you need to keep in mind.
baltimore city, we have the water main break, that's going to tie you up. police activity on the pairing parkway, that may tie you up. 695, beltway on the north side. let's go outside and look at the traffic camera, show you a shot. 695, baltimore national pike, all is well on the roads. that's going to be subject to change. 43 to 695, 95 to 83, an 11 minute ride. a check on traffic and weather in a little bit. opening ceremonies for the olympics four days away. if you are headed across the...
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. >> a few issues to talk about across baltimore city. we'll detail that coming up. we'll take you outside coming up after the break. hi parents, big year for spelling. here's what the kids will n-e-e-d. ♪ pens and markers, paper wide ruled. ♪ ♪ hoodies, sneakers, tape, sticks of glue.♪ ♪ large boxes pencils, highlighters. ♪ ♪ sneakers and t-shirts. ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeeeeans, yeah! ♪ ♪ notebooks and jeans! announcer: school takes a lot, target has it all. >>> and we know when they start to get into if upper 630s and 70s we're going to start feeling it. we have a heat advisory to talk about so let me show you the yateses under the heat advisory that goes into effect at lunchtime today. basically every area in the orange color. that expires at 8:00 this evening but it could be reissued as we go into tomorrow because we still will be dealing with heat and humidity. temperatures this morning, we have 70 degrees -- [ no audio ] >> charlie, on to you. >>> who could kidnap cal ripken jr.'s mother? abc2 new
. >> a few issues to talk about across baltimore city. we'll detail that coming up. we'll take you outside coming up after the break. hi parents, big year for spelling. here's what the kids will n-e-e-d. ♪ pens and markers, paper wide ruled. ♪ ♪ hoodies, sneakers, tape, sticks of glue.♪ ♪ large boxes pencils, highlighters. ♪ ♪ sneakers and t-shirts. ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeans, ♪ notebooks and jeeeeans, yeah! ♪ ♪ notebooks and jeans! announcer:...